Customer Reviews KEEN Targhee II Waterproof

Tried them on and sent them back. They were too wide for my feet and I didn't like the lacing system.

Runs small, no 12-1\/2 available. My third pair of Keens, and I haven\'t been impressed with any of them. So much for trying to be trendy.

I've had two pairs of these. The first was an 11, when they wore out I figured I'd buy an 11 again. No dice. They didn't fit, way too small. I then got the 11.5, still not deal. They didn't fit either! I ended up getting a 12 which fit great (when I normally take an 11 shoe). When my 12's wore out, I went on Zappos and got a 12. They didn't fit, too big as massive heel slippage. So I returned those and ordered the 11.5, and even though they fit, I still had heel slippage, even with them as tight as they could go to the point where it was uncomfortably tight. I'm bummed because I love these shoes, but it seems like their sizes are all over the board. I'm going Merrell instead.

After 1 season of heavy hiking the sole has separated from the uppers and the tread is falling off the shoe. Very comfortable, just not durable.

I'm guessing all of the folks who review these so highly have good arches. I don't, and they are almost more than my flat feet can take. I purchased this shoe in the color "peacoat". When it arrived and I saw that the shoe was blue, I was taken aback for a moment, but that makes sense with the name in retrospect. I was just confused because the picture did not lead me to believe it was a blueish colored shoe. They look great though, especially with blue jeans. I kept them. Happy surprise. Not super impressed with the shoes, but they are okay.

I\'m returning these because they look and fit like boats. The heel seems to be almost as wide as the very wide toe box. I would keep them if the heel were more narrow.

Watch the size when ordering! I tried some Targhee II's on at a local outdoor shop. They had my size, 11 1/2, but they didn't fit, too tight, they didn't have any 12's in stock. So, I got on Zappos and bought the 12's. I never wear 12's, and yet they're still too tight, may not work out. My wife has owned Keen's for many years and has been very pleased with them, my first try.

Not sure yet - I live in my Keen Austin’s so I bought these. Unfortunately I'm not as thrilled with these -- it is perhaps more my fault than Keens fault. Here are my reasons. 1. They have a different footbed that feels smaller and tighter, even with thin socks 2. My feet get really hot in these shoes. I'm just not sold on the waterproof/breathable thing yet. If you want a cool/wet weather hiker, these could be great. But they're too hot for a summer shoe. I'm still hooked on Keens, but I think I may have made a bad choice with these.

I wanted to wait until I had a chance to try these on the trail before I wrote a review. I took these on an 8 mile hike thru the Smokey Mountains in the cold rain and snow. They are absolutely waterproof. The grip is pretty good. The looks are okay. However, you WILL NOT ever be able to tie them tight enough. My feet slid all over the bed of the shoe even though I had on 2 pairs of socks. Going down the mountain for the last couple miles was torture! Very disappointed with the purchase.

One of the best fitting shoes for my foot (roomy) toe boxes, regrettably the soles (side) began to detach within a few months of use. By moderate, I didn't even hike in these, just walking a few miles a day 5 days a week on man made surfaces and light yard work. Keen did warranty the shoes and sent me a new pair (credit given to chose whatever model i wanted of equal value). Shame about the durability or else i would have found a shoe for life.

I have been wearing a pair of Targhee ll shoes for years, and loved them. Extremely comfortable and durable. This pair has a different insole that I find very uncomfortable. It is soft sponge material that allows the side lacing supports to cut into the sides of my foot. I even tried ordering the “upgraded” insoles from Keen, but they are the same soft material. I guess it’s time to try another brand.

I used to love Keen - it was my only hiking boot and I’d never consider switching. I’ve owned 5 pairs in a row and I have to say that I’m never buying them again. In the past few years I’ve noticed that the tread was separating from the bottom of the shoe. It starts with the bits that wrap around the shoe and gradually includes the bottom rubber. With the first pair, I thought it was a fluke and/or age/wear so I got another new pair. Within 3 months the same thing started happening. I contacted the company and they told me this happens sometimes… to purchase some barge cement and make the repair. Having loved Keen, I did just that. As expected, the repair didn’t hold. I went through an entire tube of the cement on both boots and lo and behold, I couldn’t return/exchange them. I’m not taking another chance. I’m guessing they’ve let quality slip so I’ll move to another brand.

The shoes seem fine, but there is a problem with the tongue. It won't fit under the shoe sides and becomes quite unccomfortable after about 10 minutes. I am returning them.

I wear a 10.5 and these were an 11... length fit perfectly (as if they were a 10.5). Walked around the house for a few minutes and my feet were numb. Width was so tight, even with the laces opened. I don't understand, I've got a pair of Voyagers and Targhee III mid boots, both in 10.5, that I love and now I can't find anything that fits from Keen. Getting a lil frustrated...

This shoe substantially aggravated tendonitis. It could be idiosyncratic, the fact that this shoe caused me a great deal of pain until I made the connection between the discomfort and wearing the shoe daily. After NOT wearing it for a 24 hour period, my pain significantly decreased. I chucked the pair in the trash. I will say, compared to other wide shoes I've worn from brand known for their wide shoes, these felt off somehow, just not as comfortable. I would guess the issue relates to the footbed design. On a superficial note, these shoes are clunky looking with no design finesse.

I tried this shoe on at Dick's and had a good fit on the right shoe but when I went to try on the left it was very tight. Examining closer you could visibly see that the left shoe was not the same size as the right even though the tongue labels were the same on both shoes. I decided to try ordering from Zappos. I got the shoes and this time both shoes were tighter than they should have been for the size. Wherever they build this shoe the quality control needs some improvement.

Here's the problem. I think these shoes will be fine in the correct size. I ordered them in a size men's 9 1/2. I received them in size 8 1/2. Needless to say, they sere too small. I will reorder and hope to receive the correct size.

I should have read some reviews. Someone else said they felt puffy and that is spot on. Even though the shoe itself is very wide the interior was squeezing my foot from all sides. Same reviewer said they were walking out of them (heel not staying in) and that happened to me as well. I've never liked the 'style' of Keens but if you want your footgear to rock the Pinocchio or Mickey Mouse look, Keens fit the bill.

Many reviews said to order a half size larger as this sku runs small, so I did order the half size larger than my normal size. The shoes arrived promptly but they were way too large so I sent them back and a new pair in a smaller size was on it's way to me. Kudos to the agent who made sure I got the same discount as I had on the first pair and the new pair arrived just a few days later. Unfortunately, the new pair in a half size smaller felt pretty much like the first pair. Again, there are hundreds of excellent reviews on the Keen Targhee II so maybe I just have odd shaped feet. I love the look of the shoes but the design seems poor to me. I feel like my heel is slipping out as if the shoes were a size too large and the sole feels to rigid. It seems like it's mainly due to the design of the tongue. It seems like it should be attached closer to the top of the shoe. I can push the tongue so that it's fully within the top of the shoe and snug the laces over it but as soon as I take a few steps it pops right out and it feels like I didn't tie the laces snugly. This is also what makes it feel like my heel is slipping. I did keep the shoes as I didn't want to send them back again, I'll try some heel inserts and a sole insert to see if this helps.

This shoe is terrible for big footed people. Size 17 and they are so narrow they actually gave me big bruises on my toes. Something kept feeling like it was poking or stabbing me.

Defective foot-bed. Had to return them. Twice. I had a pair of these exact shoes for more than a year and they were perfect. I wore them out. I ordered the exact same shoes and the foot bed on the inside is ridged so that it feels like you are walking on a group of pencils. If you take the liner out you can easily feel it. I ordered another pair and returned the first. The 2nd pair was worse. Same ridging in the for-foot area but also there was a large, rough ridge in the toe that felt like the footbed was somehow not placed all the way forward to the toe. Very disappointed. It appears that Keen has let their quality go right out the window.

These were too wide for me. I've always wanted to try a pair of Keens. I was pretty skeptical as it said to order a size up. The length was fine, but you could tell it was a size too big on the width. I exchanged them for another brand (Danner Trailtrek Light) and am very happy with them. Exchange process took about 30 minutes on the phone. Next time I'll probably just order a different shoe and return the ones I don't one without going through the exchange process.

*SOMETHING HAS CHANGED*. And not for the better! I just received my third (maybe fourth?) pair of Keen Targhee shoes, and at _least_ 10th pair of Keens overall. Previously, the arch support they provide has been the *only* brand that relieved my plantar fasciitus, sciatica, and lower back pain. I'm a _really_ tall guy who has always had these problems, and finding Keens was like getting a miracle performed. With my current pair of Targhees starting to wear out, I thought nothing of ordering another pair. The insole is *completely* different. The support has changed, the mid-point of the foot is squeezed on both sides, rather just than having terrific arch support, and they're, well, just downright uncomfortable. I'm actually a bit freaked out right now: If they've changed across the entire line, I could be headed back to chronic pain and misery once my last current pair wears out, but that's not Zappos's problem! I'll probably keep them, if only to wear them to see if I have to find another brand of shoes. Others have noted quality slipping: I can't speak to that yet, but I would not be surprised to learn that there have been general changes, to the great detriment of the (formerly?) great brand. Really, really disappointed. It's still a nice shoe, and will likely work for most, but it is certainly not the shoe they made a year or two ago, and should REALLY have a different model name. Zappos is awesome (though perhaps they should add a note to the description that the shoe design has been changed), of course! Won't shop anywhere else!

Loved the shoe, however.... In less than one month and 4 wears one of the loops that holds the lace broke. I am very easy on my shoes and keep them for a long time so this was a disappointment. I will not purchase shoes with loops for the lacing again. I will hold out for regular eyelets.